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Experiencethe Rich History oftheNew Bern Area!
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Civil War Tour — Delve into the rich Civil War history of New Bern that has shaped America.
Historic Homes Tour — Catch a glimpse of Southern life in New Bern, while exploring majestic homes that are the pride of past and present owners. Revolutionary War Tour — Learn about stories and places that helped our country gain its independence. Walk to Remember Tour — Nicholas Sparks, the well-known author, often stages his novels right here on the North Carolina Coast. Fifteen locations from his best selling novels are included in the tour.
National Cemetery
1711 National Ave, New Bern
252-637-2912
The graves of brave soldiers who fought and died for America make up the National Cemetery found in historic New Bern.
New Bern Academy Museum
508 New St, New Bern
252-639-3524
Originally a schoolhouse, the 1809 building is owned by Tryon Palace, and stands at the heart
of New Bern’s historical residential district. During the Civil War it was used as a hospital, and in 1899, became part of the New Bern school system, which used it for classes until 1971. Four permanent exhibits fill the academy’s original classrooms.
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511 Broad St, New Bern
252-638-8558
newbernhistorical.org
The Attmore-Oliver House, built in 1790 by the prominent Samuel Chapman, is headquarters for the New Bern Historical Society. Exhibits include 18th and 19th-century furniture and Civil War artifacts, which tell the story of the Battle of New Bern. Although some artifacts are original to the house, most were donated or purchased by the New Bern Historical Society.
Christ Episcopal Church
320 Pollock St, New Bern
252-633-2109
christchurchnewbern.com
The vision of Christ Episcopal Church is “to be
a church that loves the way God loves”. The current structure stands on the foundation of two previous structures. The first, built about 1750, was demolished after the completion of the second, which burned in 1871. Only the walls survived and have been re-used in the construction of the third, consecrated in 1875. The bell tower, created in the Gothic revival style, has been seen high above the city of New Bern for more than 125 years and can be heard ringing downtown once a day.
Foscue Plantation House
7509 US Hwy 17, Pollocksville
252-224-1803
www.foscueplantation.com
The Foscue Plantation house is on the National Register of Historical Places and was built by Simon Foscue, Jr., Justice of the Peace. The architecture was that of the high-style side hall townhouse, which was very tasteful in England during the time period. Upon entering today, one may learn the history of the original Foscue clan. Information
is also given about antebellum architecture, education, and life on the plantation.
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